Ministers are being urged to reinstate the hard shoulder on smart motorways.
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Drivers and the RAC Call for Hard Shoulders to be Reinstated on Existing All-Lane-Running Smart Motorways
According to new research by the RAC, 69% of drivers want the hard shoulder to be reinstated on the 235 miles of existing all-lane-running smart motorways.
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Is this the end for smart motorways in the UK?
It has been reported that the £3bn project to introduce new smart motorways across the UK has been halted due to serious concerns over safety.
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1 in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways
Up to one in 10 drivers risk being fined for ignoring lane closed signs on motorways, new figures suggest.
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More than a third of drivers want smart motorways scrapped – survey
More than a third of UK drivers want the government to scrap smart motorways in 2023, a new survey has revealed.
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Smart motorway safety targets missed
Smart motorway safety targets for detecting stranded vehicles are being missed, a regulator has found.
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Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey
Nearly half (49%) of drivers say they frequently or occasionally avoid using lane one on smart motorways without a hard shoulder, a new survey suggests.
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National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns
National Highways is missing its 10-minute target for responding to drivers who break down on smart motorways, almost a year after it was meant to come into force.
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Drivers increasingly avoiding the left hand lane on smart motorways
An increasing number of motorists are avoiding the left hand lane on smart motorways even when they’re open because of fears over safety.
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Government pauses smart motorway rollout amid safety concerns
The rollout of “all-lane-running” smart motorways is being paused amid safety concerns, the Government has announced, although critics say the move does not go far enough.
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Smart motorways cause confusion for the majority of UK drivers
Less than half (48%) of UK motorists know the rules for using smart motorways, a new survey suggests.
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Smart motorway openings halted over safety fears
No new smart motorways will be opened until a Government safety review is completed, the Transport Secretary has announced.
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Smart Motorways to be Reviewed Following Investigation
The government is to review the safety of smart motorways, following an investigation by the Telegraph.
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Smart motorway should be banned say safety group
Road safety group GEM Motoring Assist has called for the roll-out of smart motorways to be halted until a comprehensive safety review has been carried out.
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Drivers avoid using open hard shoulder on smart motorways
Drivers are avoiding using the open hard shoulder on all lane running smart motorways, new research has revealed.
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Drivers on smart motorways who ignore signs will be punished
Drivers on smart motorways across the country will be subject to new rules which could see them face new fines and penalty points.
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£100 fine for drivers who ignore smart motorway lane closures
Motorists who drive in closed lanes on smart motorways will soon be liable for an automatic £100 fine and three penalty points.
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One in four drivers still using ‘red X’ lanes
Nearly a quarter of drivers have ignored a red X sign on a smart motorway, according to new research.